The Abstract Jesus

First of all, let me be clear that I am deeply in love with Jesus, but I’m not in love with the conservative view of Jesus. I feel that the Jesus of the west can be demeaning, not inclusive and theological and historically wrong. Now, I’m not saying this from someone who hasn’t studied the

The Ripples

I’m addicted to water ripples. I see them and I feel so serene. I recently moved from the west coast to the south and I was afraid of losing the ripples and the waves- the things that at the time made me feel serenity. I remember feeling that the water was the only thing that

Is there such a thing as perfect?

Like ducks in a row, or even Russian chocolates in a row… perfect seems to be something the world strives for. I stare at those little faces on the candy- exactly the same, perfectly created, folded the same and placed in a, somewhat, perfect line. Why can’t I be perfect like that? Then… I realize

The “I” in Stigma

Stigma means to be looked upon, or marked, with disgrace. Whether intentionally or not, the end goal is that the stigmatized have lost their respect and standing in this world. The goal is that who a person is, the I, is judged by what a person struggles with. I would like to propose that those

Breathing till Sunset

Breathing till sunset is often a chore for those with Bipolar and mental illnesses. Surviving the day alive is, sometimes, a real challenge and yet also an accomplishment. This is due to the desire to escape the ups and downs. There is a real battle inside of us, a roller coaster if you will. This